Joe Lieberman was born on February 24, 1942 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA. He was married to Hadassah Freilich and Elizabeth Haas. He died on March 27, 2024 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
U.S. senator from Connecticut (1989-2013), and 2000 Democratic nominee for vice president. He was the first Jewish person to be on a major American party's presidential ticket, and the first and only non-Christian person.
Incumbent Senator from Connecticut, Lieberman was defeated in the
Democratic primary but ran as an Independent and retained his seat in
the November 2006 National election.
Chairman, Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee.
Former chairman, Democratic Leadership Council.
Member, Senate Armed Services and Senate Small Business Committees.
"I'm not going to talk about Al Gore's sense of loyalty this morning"
-- after his 2000 running mate endorsed former Vermont Governor Howard Dean
for President.
"My days of seeking national office are over." Interview with The
Hartford Courant, February 3, 2007.